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has number of sound channels

Element Reference

Definition
Relates a manifestation to an extent of embodied content that is the number of distinct parallel streams that embody a single expression of audio content.
Scope note
This element applies to a manifestation that embodies performed music, sounds, or spoken word content.
Domain
Manifestation
Range
URI
https://www.iflastandards.info/ISBDM/elements/P1230
Type
DatatypeProperty
Status
Published

Additional information

Record the number of channels that embody the content. Do not include recording tracks that are not used.

Consider a ".1" channel for a subwoofer as a distinct channel.

Stipulations

Use the element super-type to record a less specific attribute.

Apply the stipulations for the element super-type unless indicated otherwise.

Record a quantitative value that consists of a whole number and a term for "channel" in the language or script of choice of the cataloguing agency.

Examples
PropertyValue
has number of sound channels"2 channels"
has number of sound channels"6 channels"

[Full example: Einstein on the beach ​(2016; Opus Arte; videodisc; DVD).]